as in wet
to make or become slightly or moderately wet
moisten the cloth before cleaning with it
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Recent Examples of moistened
Turn the compost pile, and keep it properly moistened.
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
At least, this time, unlike the December 2023 inspection, only natural juices moistened the ham and the rice looked insect-free.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
For any type of cabinet, a soft cloth lightly moistened with soapy water should do the job effectively.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
With gloved hands, press lightly on the top so the ingredients are moistened by the milk.
—Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
That could explain the oxygen released from the Mars soil sample when moistened.
—Joel S. Levine, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2025
Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
At least, this time, unlike the December 2023 inspection, only natural juices moistened the ham and the rice looked insect-free.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
For any type of cabinet, a soft cloth lightly moistened with soapy water should do the job effectively.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
With gloved hands, press lightly on the top so the ingredients are moistened by the milk.
—Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
That could explain the oxygen released from the Mars soil sample when moistened.
—Joel S. Levine, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moistened
Verb
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Sprinkle an inch or two on top of the soil, then wet it with a hose to prevent the paper from blowing around.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
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Blot — don’t rub — and avoid over-wetting the mattress, which can lead to mold growth if moisture gets trapped inside.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Once the glass is rinsed, take a clean microfiber cloth and wipe it down in gentle, vertical strokes.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
29 Apr. 2026
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The tongs used to pull hot dogs and taquitos off the eternally turning roller grill didn’t get washed, rinsed and sanitized when in use for four hours.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Some of the chemicals that didn’t stick were flushed with the multibillion-dollar industry’s wastewater into local sewer pipes and, eventually, the region’s rivers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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Authorities stated that Jackson had allegedly placed his mother's body parts in a suitcase and flushed the rest down the toilet after dismembering her.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Commercial eggs are washed during processing, a step that removes the bloom entirely and makes refrigeration from that point forward non-negotiable.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
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Traditional quilts typically require a gentle cleaning process, but this one is actually low maintenance—so much so that it can be washed and dried without issue.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2026
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Start with a clean cloth damped with plain water.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
9 Dec. 2025
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Use a cotton ball damped with rubbing alcohol and rub over the area.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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Volatility hasn't dampened demand for municipal bonds.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
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Take a microfiber towel dampened with a mixture of Castile soap and water to clean the remote.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
5 May 2026
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“Moistened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moistened. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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